Coronavirus Update

June 1, 2020
Parents, students in grades 6-12 and FCPS teachers are being asked to complete a survey about the distance learning that was offered after schools were closed due to the pandemic as well as the overall purpose and value of education. The survey will close on June 8.

Division News

On Tuesday, June 9, the School Board’s Instruction Committee will meet at 4:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Frederick County Public Schools' commitment to adhering to current public health and safety recommendations such as social distancing, members of the general public will not be allowed to attend the meeting in person. However, the meeting will be made accessible to the public via a live video stream on the FCPS Facebook page.

The Grab-n-Go Meals program is being offered through June 30 with a few changes to the menu and schedule. Starting on June 8, any school-aged child can receive a free breakfast and lunch on Monday through Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at James Wood, Millbrook or Sherando high schools. In addition, the meals will be available on Monday through Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at several satellite locations throughout Frederick County.

Materials for high school Environmental Science and middle school science courses are available for public review through June 15. Parents/guardians are encouraged to review the materials and contact Dr. Kelley Aitken, Supervisor of Science and Visual Arts at aitkenk@fcpsk12.net or 540-662-3889 ext. 88176 with any questions or concerns.

All children who will be five years of age on or before September 30 must be register to begin kindergarten for the 2020-21 school year. To register, parents should contact the registrar at the school their child will attend.

In addition to hosting virtual graduation ceremonies, James Wood, Millbrook and Sherando high schools will be hosting parades and in-person graduation experiences to recognize graduating seniors. The events will be held in controlled settings in which social distancing and other recommended safety actions are practiced.

The Virginia Department of Education and several public television stations are partnering to broadcast teacher-led classroom instruction across the state. The instruction is aligned to the commonwealth's academic standards.

Millbrook High School Technology Education Teacher Matt Brame is utilizing some of the school division’s 3-D printers to make face shields to support Valley Health and Lord Fairfax Health District employees who are on the front lines in the battle with COVID-19. To date, more than 50 face shields have been created. Valley Health is providing funding to support the effort.